Philadelphia Blizzard

Tempered Expectations for Victor Cruz – April 22, 2016Philadelphia Blizzard WR Victor Cruz’s (knee, calf) progress has pleased doctors, but owner Josh Hopper said the team isn’t counting on Cruz to produce in 2016. ‘We expect him to be full go,’ Hopper said. ‘He hasn’t played in two years. He’s probably more healthy than he’s been in the last two years. What we get from Victor will be a bonus and we’re hoping it’s a great bonus for us.’ Fans should take the same approach as the Blizzard when it comes to Cruz and consider it a bonus if he ends up producing useful numbers.

Richard Sherman says he wants to choke Josh Hopper – June 16, 2013Chicago Direwolves cornerback Richard Sherman isn’t a fan of Philadelphia Blizzard Owner Josh Hopper or his recent comments on PED usage in Chicago. Browner responded to comments from Hopper by saying, “He’s an owner. He’s never gonna be out there lined up against me. I wish he could; I’d put my hands around his neck.” In other words, an XFFL player suggested he wants to choke an XFFL Owner. To be fair, the Blizzard are the biggest rivals for the ‘Wolves, and they did beat them for the title last season. On Tuesday, Hopper said that he “definitely noticed” the recent suspensions and controversy the Direwolves have faced regarding performance-enhancing drugs. Chicago has had five players suspended for PEDs since 2010, when the team moved to Chicago. “The XFFL doesn’t release what it actually is. You have no idea. You’re taking somebody at their word and I’m not sure you can take them at their word, understanding the circumstances,” Hopper said.